Qtech Software & Expedia Group announce expanded collaboration

Qtech Software & Expedia Group announce expanded collaboration

Qtech Software and Expedia Group have expanded its collaboration to provide access to Expedia’s travel supply to travel businesses worldwide using OTRAMS GO, the flagship technology platform of Qtech.

With this partnership, travel businesses of all sizes have extensive accessibility to premium hotel technology and content using the OTRAMS GO platform, grow their businesses, help generate higher revenue, and enhance efficiency in the travel ecosystem.

Speaking on this development, Alfonso Paredes, Expedia Group’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships mentioned that the expansion of this collaboration along with

PRG, The Forum Group partner to form production solutions company

PRG, The Forum Group partner to form production solutions company

Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), an entertainment and event technology provider, has recently entered a unique partnership with The Forum Group, a staffing and recruiting services provider. This partnership has resulted in the creation of PRG Forum as a minority-owned, global production solutions company.

This initiative has been taken to offer career pathways to production professionals emerging from minority and under-represented communities. Under the partnership, PRG will provide cutting-edge solutions for technicians and artists, while The Forum Group will enable a diverse pool of talent to obtain greater opportunities in the production industry.

Amazon launches Buy with Prime to expand Prime shopping benefits

Amazon launches Buy with Prime to expand Prime shopping benefits

Amazon, an American e-commerce giant, has recently unveiled a new feature for Prime members, Buy with Prime. This new feature has been designed to expand the benefits of Prime shopping beyond Amazon.com and allow merchants to sell products listed with the company on their own websites.

Initially, Buy with Prime will be made available as an invite-only feature for merchants using FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). The feature will be rolled out through 2022, as other merchants, including those who are not using FBA or selling on Amazon, are also invited to participate. Moreover, it has been designed to work with online stores, including BigCommerce and other e-commerce service

Canada proposes a two-year ban on foreigners buying real estate

Canada proposes a two-year ban on foreigners buying real estate

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has reportedly proposed a two-year ban on foreigners purchasing homes as the country struggles with some of the globe’s worst housing affordability crisis.

Prices have surged by over 20% in the country, with the average home costing almost C$817,000 ($649,000), nine times the household income in Canada.

However, industry analysts doubt whether a ban on foreign buyers is enough for addressing the problem. Research, although with limited data, has suggested that house purchases by foreign buyers make up a small fraction of the market.

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ESPN set to launch NFT collection with Tom Brady’s NFT platform Autograph

ESPN set to launch NFT collection with Tom Brady’s NFT platform Autograph

ESPN is reportedly entering the NFT (non-fungible tokens) world by signing a multi-year agreement with Autograph, the NFT platform of legendary quarterback Tom Brady.

The financial terms of the deal were not revealed in the joint statement. Kevin Lopes, the Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation at ESPN, stated that the sports channel is delighted to offer its first NFTs to cater to the fan’s demand for technology, sports, and content.

It should be noted that NFTs are tokens based on blockchain that gives holders the rights to digital representations of music, art, and other collectibles. Last year, the tra

Fashion e-Commerce platform Shein to reach $100 billion valuation

Fashion e-Commerce platform Shein to reach $100 billion valuation
  • The online retailer eyes potential investment worth $1 billion
  • The fast-fashion behemoth has penetrated in the U.S. and Chinese markets
  • Shein offers more than 600,000 fashion products to customers across more than 150 countries

Chinese fast fashion e-commerce platform, Shein is reportedly nearing a funding round which taking the total valuation of the company up to $100 billion.

According to intel from company insiders, the online retail startup is currently working with potential investors to cl

Nordic Entertainment Group to add live sports to UK content lineup

Nordic Entertainment Group to add live sports to UK content lineup

Swedish media group Nordic Entertainment Group, or NENT, has reportedly included live sports in its content lineup in Britain through its streaming platform Viaplay.

NENT, known for its noir crime shows like The Bridge, is expanding to over 12 counties to compete with major competitors Disney+ and Netflix. In addition, it has also obtained long-term exclusive rights in the UK for sporting events like skating, hockey, and handball from different sports organizations.

The company will initially focus on sports having a Nordic connection and the platform eventually aims to develop a wider understanding in the United Kingdom that consolidat

England launches 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine for 75 years and above

England launches 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine for 75 years and above

NHS’ latest booster campaign will provide fourth covid-vaccination dose to nearly 5 million people

The National Health Service (NHS) of England has rolled out the fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose for individuals above 75 years of age and high-risk immunosuppressed individuals under its spring booster vaccination programme.

Turns out, the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation (JCVI) of the UK had prompted the booster programme to individuals susceptible and vulnerable to Covid19.

With this, the NHS has opened bookings for additional vaccine doses – to be given appr

Spotify inks agreement with FC Barcelona as a primary club partner

Spotify inks agreement with FC Barcelona as a primary club partner

Spotify has reportedly signed a long-term agreement with FC Barcelona which will make the streaming giant a primary club partner and its official audio streaming partner.

As a part of this agreement, Spotify will feature on the front of both women’s and men’s team shirts for the next five seasons. The audio platform will also appear on the training kits for the next three seasons, starting the 2022-23 season.

Under the partnership, the stadium will be renamed Spotify Camp Nou starting July 2022. The partnership aligns with the club’s plan to look for partners who share its philosophy and values.